Wholetime Firefighter
Begin your career in Berkshire as a Wholetime Firefighter Apprentice. Wholetime Firefighters are based out of one of our 12 Wholetime Fire Stations on a full-time basis. Wholetime Firefighters work day and night shifts through a four day work week. While on duty, they respond to a wide range of emergencies and engage with the communities they serve.
Key Role Requirements:
To become a Wholetime Firefighter Apprentice in Berkshire, you must:
- Be at least 17 and a half when you apply.
- Live within a 30 mile radius of the centre of Reading.
- Be confident in water.
- Be passionate about serving your community.
- Be a team player.
Equal Opportunities
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is an equal opportunities employer. We value the diversity of our workforce and believe in creating a culture where every individual feels valued and respected. We are committed to making a positive difference to the communities we serve, and particularly encourage applications from those who are currently under-represented in our service. You can read more on our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion page.
We review our recruitment process and training provision prior to every recruitment campaign. As such, the documents below are subject to change for every recruitment process that we run: